John L. Hanigan

John L. Hanigan (1911 – July 1, 1996) was an American businessman. He was the president and chief executive officer and chairman of the Brunswick Corporation in the 1960s and 1970s, and the chief executive officer and chairman of Genesco in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1978, Hanigan sold Manhattan's Bonwit Teller building to Donald Trump, who demolished it and replaced it with Trump Tower.

Early life John L. Hanigan was born circa 1911 in The Bronx, New York City. He was educated at the Fishburne Military School. He was the executive vice president of Dow Corning for nearly two years in the early 1960s. and as its chairman from 1977 to 1984. During his tenure, he turned the company around, by "writing off or selling affiliates not related to Genesco's main business of manufacturing and selling shoes." In 1978, Hanigan sold the Bonwit Teller building in Manhattan, owned by Genesco, to Donald Trump for $25 million; Trump demolished the building and built Trump Tower in its place. Hanigan was succeeded by Richard W. Hanselman.

Hanigan served on several corporate boards like Martin Marietta, Allis-Chalmers, Zenith Radio and the First American National Corporation.

Personal life and death Hanigan married Elsa Stelter. They had a son and a daughter. Hanigan's wife predeceased him in 1980, and he resided in North Palm Beach, Florida. He was a member of the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Chicago Club and the New York Athletic Club.

Hanigan died of Alzheimer's disease on July 1, 1996, in West Palm Beach, Florida, at age 84.